Brunelleschi’s dome - Researchers uncover the construction secrets of Italian Renaissance domes
Moden engineering still has lessons to be learnt from studying the master of structural engineers from the Italian renaissance, a prime example being Brunelleschis’s dome part of Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore. The physics behind how this dome stands-up is not grounds for debate, however, how Brunelleschi was able to construct his dome without temporary supports has been up of debate for 100’s of years. If Brunelleschi dome was to be constructed today it would push the bounds on modern construction techniques.
Research to unlock the construction secrets behind the Italian Renaissance domes was undertaken in collaboration with Princeton University and the University of Bergamo, and they uncovered to uncover the engineering and construction techniques behind the self-supporting construction of masonry domes from the Italian Renaissance, finally unlocking the secrets behind the construction of Brunelleschi’s dome. This also gives us great insight into the masters of structural engineering from the Italian Renaissance.
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Brunelleschi’s dome forms part of the Cathedral of Santa Marie del Fiore in Florence, and Brunelleschi’s Cupola is one of the larges masonry duomos in the world.
Filippo Brunelleschi was truly a Master engineer/architect, and he is now recognized as the first modern engineer.
Shell structures have been used by structural engineers for thousands of years with the oldest shell structure dating back to 3000BC. Whether they be a modern-day structure or a Cupola constructed during the Italian Renaissance they are always are a marvel. Let’s find out what we can learn from studying Filippo Brunelleschi master peace the Duomo di Firenze.
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